The Carolina Hurricanes (49-22-7) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (46-17-15) on Tuesday, April 9th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Bruins

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina comes into this game with a record of 49-22-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. They have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games and have won their last two games. On the road this year, the Hurricanes are 22-12-3.

For the season, Carolina has been favored in 71 of their 78 games, and they have gone 46-18-7 in those games. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes have gone 34-14, and they are 16-9 against the other teams in the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina enters the game with a puck line record of 34-44, including going 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games. On the road, the team’s puck line mark is 16-21, and they have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games.

So far this season, the Hurricanes have won 32 games by multiple goals and have gone 30-41 vs. the puck line when favored. In their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 5-5, and their average scoring margin on the road is +.6 goals per game.

The Hurricanes played host to the Blue Jackets in their previous game and emerged with a 3-0 win. The Hurricanes managed to find the net one time in the 3rd period against the Blue Jackets, following their two goals in the first period. Of Carolina’s three goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 35 shots on goal and eight giveaways.

Carolina came in as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage and, as a result, recorded a win against the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 3 goals.

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Bruins have gone 24-9-6, and they have won four straight games. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone 7-3, and they are 46-17-15 overall. In the Eastern Conference, the Bruins are in second place.

Against other teams from the Atlantic Division, Boston has gone 18-7 this year, and they have been the favorite in 64 of their 78 games. As the underdog, the Bruins have gone 9-1-4, and they have won two straight games when not favored.

At home this season, the Bruins are 19-20 against the puck line and 4-6 in their last ten games. Overall, Boston is 38-40 against the puck line, including 30 wins by multiple goals. As the underdog, the Bruins have a puck line record of 13-1.

So far, the team’s average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game, and their average scoring differential at home is +.8 goals per contest. In their last ten games at home, Boston is 4-6 against the puck line, and their puck line losing streak at home is at two games.

Facing the Panthers in their last game, the Bruins won by a score of 3-2. Scoring-wise, the Bruins put up one goal during the first period and one time in the second period. Of Boston’s three goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 29 shots on goal and 11 giveaways.

Boston couldn’t cover the puck line despite the straight-up win, as they entered the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. With a combined total of 5 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 5.5.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Hurricanes have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. Carolina’s offense comes into the game ranked 3rd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 6th in the NHL.

This season, the Hurricanes’ have an over/under record of 30-46-2. Throughout the season, they have played 40 games that did not exceed the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Bruins are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 9th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 21st in the league. In terms of the Bruins’ offense during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.

The Bruins’ over/under record this season is 36-41-1. For the season, they have had 41 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 5.5. Overall, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.

Carolina Team Defense

Defensively, the Hurricanes come into the season ranked 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.6 shots per game against Carolina. For the season, they are ranked 1st in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Boston Team Defense

The Bruins defense is currently 9th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.6 shots per game against Boston. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 10th with 5 shutouts.

Hurricanes vs Bruins Trends

• The Hurricanes are 3-2 puck line in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Boston posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-6 ATS.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bruins have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Hurricanes vs Bruins Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Hurricanes to pick up on a win over the Bruins and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -116, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Hurricanes straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Bruins to cover. Even if the Hurricanes manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Bruins should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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